Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Transport the breakdown of all routes which fall under the rural transport programme; and the cost incurred per route. [35377/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Because of the mixture of scheduled and demand responsive services offered by Rural Transport Programme groups, it would not be possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy. The provision of services under the Programme is a matter for the individual rural transport groups. Local communities know where the transport needs are in their areas and how best to address them. My Department's role is one of facilitator through financial and administrative support, but communities themselves have the lead role in developing the transport services to fulfil these needs.